Turkey ranks 11th globally in renewable energy capacity

Turkey climbs to the 11th place globally in renewable energy capacity, reaching 58,462 megawatts, Xinhua reported on Wednesday citing Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar.

The country aims to add 5,000 megawatts annually, prioritising solar and wind power. Each kilowatt-hour of renewable energy reduces reliance on imported fossil fuels.

China, the US, Brazil, India, Germany, Japan, Canada, Spain, France, and Italy hold the top 10 spots in the global ranking, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).